Abu Dhabi has officially released its first vehicle licence for a self-driving delivery cars. So, this marks a significant step towards the smart mobility of the emirate. However, this campaign comes as part of the first pilot programme of the capital for autonomous delivery vehicles.
The vehicle is developed by Autogo, a K2 subsidiary, in partnership with K2 and EMX, the logistics arm of 7X. Moreover, these smart vehicles may efficiently navigate urban streets and deliver orders without human intervention.
Pilot Programme in Masdar City
The trial operation is currently underway in Masdar City, which is a hub for sustainability and innovation. Moreover, the officials revealed that this is only the start because there are plans to expand operations across broader public areas in the emirate. In addition, the vehicles are created to improve delivery efficiency. Plus, it also aims to reduce congestion and carbon emissions in the urban environment.
The expansion plans of the Autogo include new stakeholders and moving towards full-scale commercial deployment in the coming months. Hence, this is a significant step for Abu Dhabi to create a sustainable technology-driven transportation ecosystem.
Abu Dhabi’s Smart Mobility Goals
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) is leading this project as a part of the vision of the emirate to transform 25 percent of all trips to smart transport solutions by 2040. By adopting the autonomous delivery system, Abu Dhabi is focusing on boosting urban mobility and contributing to its environmental sustainability goals.
Apart from developing an advanced smart infrastructure, the emirate is also eyeing to localise the production of intelligent and autonomous systems. Moreover, this campaign aligns with the broader strategy of the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster. However, the cluster aims to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for future mobility innovation.
Self-Driving Delivery Cars Driving Innovation in the UAE
The introduction of self-driving vehicles highlights the dedications of Abu Dhabi to staying at the forefront of technological transformation in logistics and mobility. Moreover, experts predict that autonomous vehicles will streamline the last-mile delivery. In addition, experts said that it would create new opportunities in the transport and logistics sector of the UAE.
By taking this step, Abu Dhabi joins the ranks of global cities introducing the introduction of self-driving technology into daily life. Moreover, it shows the goals of the emirate to lead in sustainable urban development.
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